Controller
Trigon is a full service construction company offering consulting, general contracting and construction management services. We insist on excellence and pride ourselves on work that will be a lasting reflection of our past, present and future reputation. We are hiring a Controller to join our team in Woodstock, Ontario.
The Controller manages all aspects of the accounting and financial functions for our group of companies and plays a strategic role in the management of the business through forecasting, providing budgetary recommendations and supporting growth.
Responsibilities:
- Oversight of all day-to-day accounting including AP/AR, job cost accounting, payroll, cash flow management, budgeting , Work-In-Process reporting, General Ledger maintenance and control of assets
- Month-end reconciliations and close procedures to prepare accurate monthly financial reporting on a timely basis
- Maintain account policies and procedures and a system of internal controls
- Budgeting, forecasting and analysis
- Management of company overhead expenses and reporting
- Lead and motivate the accounting team for a portfolio of companies, recruit, select and develop an exceptional accounting team
- Work with management and accounting team to ensure clients are billed accurately and on a timely basis and that receivables are monitored and collected on a timely basis
- Work with Senior Management to ensure financial directives are followed
- Assist in software setup and updates
- Work with project management teams to determine project health and profitability and provide recommendations for improvement
- Prepare estimate to actual analysis
- Tracking vs key performance indicators
- Comply with local, provincial and federal government reporting and tax filings
- Communicating effectively and working collaboratively with leadership team and staff across different departments
- Preparation and review of year-end working papers for the external accountants and tax advisors
- Development and improvement of the systems within the accounting department.
- Analysis of capital investment decisions for proposed expenditures
- Support interactions with key relationships, including advisors, clients, vendors and bankers
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree or higher in Accounting/Finance
- CPA designation or equivalent experience
- 3-5 years in an Accounting Manager or Controller position
- Heavy construction industry experience is required.
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills with an ability to prioritize important tasks
- Deadline-oriented with a strong attention to detail
- Knowledge of Sage 300/Timberline would be an asset
- Working knowledge of payroll processes
- Must be proficient in Office 365 with strong knowledge of MS Office
- Excellent written and verbal communication
Benefits include
- Employee assistance program
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00-$140,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Flexible Language Requirement:
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Woodstock, ON N4V 1C9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:
- Accounting: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person